(Watertown) Tysen Cook has an incurable disease called Freidrichs Ataxia. It's a disease of the central nervous system, which causes your muscles to break down over time. But that hasn't stopped Tysen from playing the game as the nine year is his third season playing baseball.

Tysen's dad Justin Ward says, "He's always playing baseball all summer and in the winter. He can't wait to play baseball."
Tysen Cook says, "I love the sport. It's fun."

When Tysen was five he was diagnosed with Friedrich's Ataxia, a disease that affects his balance and ability to run. So when it's his turn to bat, his teammates run for him, but he's still got a pretty good game.

Tysen's mom, Nicole Rieffenberger says, "He does what he can. He hits and can toss it well. The disease hasn't affected those muscles yet."

This coming weekend, Tysen will get to meet his favorite team. the Twins before their home game against Texas. It'll be a good tuneup for a kid who dreams of managing the Twins someday.

Tysen says, "Going to Twins games is fun and I love to watch Sportscenter in the morning."
"He's been counting down the days," his mom said.
"He wants to ask them about managing. He's always asking me about what to do in certain situations," Tysen's dad said.

The time on the field gets Tysen's mind away from a disease, which has also caused him to have several heart surgeries. There is hope though. He and his family go to California every other month to try an experimental drug.
"The doctors are very hopeful," Tysen's dad said.
"It's fun. We get to stay in California. I hope they find a cure for my disease," Tysen said.

Tysen is also a straight-A student. The law firm where Nicole works at set up the chance for Tysen to meet his favorite MLB team.